Pregnancy after Stage IV diagnosis

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  • debstar
    debstar Member Posts: 230
    edited March 2012

    Jejik - Congradulations on your pregnancy. I am sure you have a team of doctors that you trust and will do whats best for you and your baby. Good luck and god bless.  Welcome to the board. 

    Debbie 

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  • kiley56
    kiley56 Member Posts: 164
    edited March 2012

    Oh My Gosh !  How wonderful !  I am so happy for you !  I pray God holds you both ever so close.  Please keep us posted.      Hugs,  Kiley

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  • lovinmomma
    lovinmomma Member Posts: 1,879
    edited March 2012

    Congrats! That baby is a great gift!

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  • Jejik
    Jejik Member Posts: 191
    edited March 2012

    Thank you all so much. It is so good to hear from other women with breast cancer. <3 bless you all!</p>

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  • GatorGal
    GatorGal Member Posts: 2,550
    edited March 2012

    Jejik,

    Congratulations on your pregnancy. Having a child is a joy, no matter what the circumstances. I adopted 2 foster children two months before my first diagnosis in 1987. My prognosis was pretty dreadful at the time and I remember feeling pretty bummed that the kids would be losing me but I'm still here 24+ years later. The kids are now adults and have been an important part of my fight to survive! None of us know for sure how long we have. Enjoy your pregnancy and your life!! Glenna

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  • steelrose
    steelrose Member Posts: 3,798
    edited March 2012

    Jejik,

    Bringing a new life into this world, under any circumstance, is not to be taken lightly. And from your post I can tell that you have thought this through, and you have made your decision. You seem mature and aware of the difficulties that you and your child could face. I lost my Mom when I was young, as many people have. It is a life altering experience and I don't think there is a mother on this Stage IV board with young children who doesn't live with the constant fear of having to leave their babies.

    I truly wish you all the best, both with your treatment and with your new baby. I hope you enjoy many years together!!!!

    And just an aside to all... Coolbreeze has been a constant target here for no other reason it seems than because she is very honest and outspoken. Why is that so threatening? Jejik has stated that she's not offended, and she goes on to explain her understanding of Coolbreeze's comments. It would be horrific if we were all little Stage IV clones, repeating the same "politically correct" jargon to one another without a disagreeable word. original thought, or honest opinion. Now that truly is a fate worse than death! 

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited March 2012

    Well stated steelrose. Hope to see Ann back soon

    Jejik,

    Congratulations! Despite the circumstances, enjoy this unexpected blessing. Babies are the essence of hope .

    Caryn

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited March 2012

    it is no surprise that we are all a bit sensitive.  geez.  it is good to support each other and i think we can forgive ourselves  the occasional angst moments.

    my son, when i scold him so cutely says "chill mom' - and shoots me with his little finger gun and his charming smile.

    (thank you pollyanna)

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  • GatorGal
    GatorGal Member Posts: 2,550
    edited March 2012

    @Cool Breeze,

    So sorry that this has happened to you again ..... No one should decide what should or shouldn't be said on this board. We are all individuals with different ideas and that's what makes a discussion board. I hope you won't leave. Please just ignore those who try to control our thoughts and postings. I enjoy your comments so much. You are a very wise woman and so funny sometimes .... I was so glad when you came back. I do check your blog once in a while but like it when you come here, too. Ann, you are a cool breeze and a breath of fresh air and we need you here! We are all fighting the same fight and should respect one another's right to our own thoughts and opinions. While I don't agree with everyone on the board, if I have a real problem, I would PM them rather than air my disagreement in public. Jejik had no problem with your comments and seemed to understand where you were coming from. Come on people, this is a "discussion" board, let's keep it that way!

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  • Hopingforthebest33
    Hopingforthebest33 Member Posts: 49
    edited March 2012

    I just thought I would give you a little inspiration! I was 6 weeks pregnant when I found out I had stage three breast cancer. I had to make that hard decision of whether or not I was going to keep the baby. It didnt even cross my mind that I wasnt going to go through with it. It was the best decision I ever made, He was born at 31 weeks after trying to stop labor twice. I went through chemo the whole time I was pregnant and think that is why he came early. He is beautiful and is still in the hospital ( hoping he comes home soon) . You can do it , and know you made the right decision!!

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  • JeninMichigan
    JeninMichigan Member Posts: 2,974
    edited March 2012

    Congratulations on your pregancny.   I too believe that children are gifts from God.  You don't have an expiration date.  All of us fear leaving our children with no mother.  However, I feared this before cancer when I used to fly often.   It sounds like your baby will be loved and well cared for no matter what.   Embrace your decision and enjoy every minute of pregnancy.   

    Jennifer

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  • Jejik
    Jejik Member Posts: 191
    edited May 2012

    Amazing news today! Had an MRI of my liver yesterday to see how i am doing (since PET scans during pregnancy are a no no) and there is still no evidence of cancer!!!! Pretty incredible since I had to stop the herceptin back in January. Also found out a few weeks ago we are having a little girl. Feeling very blessed. So grateful to everyone on the forum, wouldn't have made it through this last couple of months without it.

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  • singletona80
    singletona80 Member Posts: 224
    edited May 2012

    CONGRATULATIONS, Jejik !!!!

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  • rosasmommy
    rosasmommy Member Posts: 814
    edited May 2012

    Yipppeeee!!!!!  So happy to hear the good news.  Give your tummy an extra rub tonight to celebrate!

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  • Tina2
    Tina2 Member Posts: 2,943
    edited May 2012

    I second that emotion: congratulations!  This is sweet news, indeed.

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  • Mzmerz
    Mzmerz Member Posts: 1,054
    edited January 2015

    Excellent news!!

     Amy 

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  • kebab
    kebab Member Posts: 873
    edited May 2012

    I'm so happy to hear your good news!! Congratulations!

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  • steelrose
    steelrose Member Posts: 3,798
    edited May 2012

    Wonderful news!!!!

    Love to you...

    Rose.

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  • LuAnnH
    LuAnnH Member Posts: 8,847
    edited May 2012

    WOOHOO!!!  That is such awesome news!!!  I always say my little grandsons are the best medicine for me and it sounds like this little girl is the perfect medicine for you!  Does this mean you are NED now?  I hope so!!!  That would be so perfect!!!  So do we get to help name you little angel?  :)

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited May 2012

    That is amazing and wonderful news. Caryn

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  • LauraOntario
    LauraOntario Member Posts: 377
    edited May 2012

      Congratulations on your happy news!

    Laura 

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  • sandyv
    sandyv Member Posts: 29
    edited May 2012

    Congrats what a lucky baby to have you for his/her mommy!

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  • texasrose361
    texasrose361 Member Posts: 1,829
    edited May 2012

    So happy to hear that!!! I guess this is one of the few times we dont mind "thinkin pink"

    any names picked out? 

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2012

    This is such a joy to hear on this board--beautiful news for a beautiful family--keep us posted on everything and yes names too. u're quite a woman.

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  • alesta29
    alesta29 Member Posts: 1,505
    edited May 2012
    Such fantastic news!!! Cool
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  • Angelfalls
    Angelfalls Member Posts: 849
    edited May 2012

    So miracles CAN happen! Congratulations - this is such wonderful news on every single level. Wishing you and your baby the very, very best. Hugs,

    Angelfalls xx

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  • meima-Bev
    meima-Bev Member Posts: 2,432
    edited May 2012

    Congratulations!!  Wishing you and your precious little girl many blessings!!       Bev

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  • Bestbird
    Bestbird Member Posts: 2,818
    edited May 2012
    Sounds like your little girl is a miracle for you and for the rest of us!  I think we all love her already! Smile
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  • CoolBreeze
    CoolBreeze Member Posts: 4,668
    edited May 2012

    That is amazing news, congratulations!

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  • eag1954
    eag1954 Member Posts: 334
    edited May 2012

    What a blessing!  I'm so happy for you and hope you're feeling well.

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